Portulaca molokiniensis

Portulaca-Maraca

                                  
  ID#626
 
 
 

Additional Information: Purchase at: Pinecone Perennials, New Bern, NC

 

Plant looks like a sculpture of cabbage heads made of heart shape petals. Along a tree trunk/stem, rosettes appear of various sizes.

Label as a Easy Care plant I think it will be a good addition to the Glasshouse.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 12” to 18” Clumping PLANT TYPE: Succulent/Tropical, hardy to 20F degrees GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: Full sun to part shade WATER: Dry Heat tolerant, drought tolerant SOIL: high Organic, well drain
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Yellow flowers during the warm season. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: Heat tolerant, drought tolerant.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant will be kept in the Glasshouse. Fertilize regularly. Hard to control pests on this plant. It likes to stay very dry. May not be compatible with high humidity. I discarded this plant after several attempts to control tiny white furry insects. It rooted easily but it is very sensitive to water changes. Not tolerate of insect soap, or joy mixture.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

June 2012

Waiting for summer flowers!  05/2011

May  2011